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Faculty of Science Handbook, Session 2015/2016

The exact number of elective courses of department offered in each year may be different, depending on the
availability of manpower. Core courses in B.Sc. (Mathematics), B.Sc. (Computational and Industrial Mathematics) and
B.Sc. (Actuarial and Financial Mathematics) can also be taken as elective courses of department for this program.
Please refer to the respective programs.
Attention: Students who wish to specialize in B.Sc. (Statistics) must take at least 20 credits from courses with codes
SIT3*** (not including SIN3014) listed in this program. Students who wish to take SIN3014 or SIN3015 must pass at
least 80 course credits listed in this program.

PROGRAM GOAL

To produce graduates with (sound) knowledge of statistics, capable of critical thinking and problem solving; who
can adapt to diverse environment and contribute significantly in various professions.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of the program, graduates with B.Sc. (Statistics) are able to:

1. Explain the principles and concepts of mathematics and statistics;
2. Apply the mathematical and statistical principles in solving real world problems;
3. Conduct professional activities with good social skill and demonstrate a sense of responsibility;
4. Practice characteristics associated with professionalism and ethical responsibility in analyzing real life
phenomena;
5. Communicate using critical thinking with effective, accurate and relevant concepts, and exhibit team work
and leadership skills;
6. Convert problems into mathematical and statistical models, and develop scientific strategies to obtain
solutions;
7. Engage in life-long learning to advance knowledge and applications of mathematics and statistics;
8. Apply managerial and entrepreneurial skills to manage resources needed to complete a task.

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